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The growing of the kava root is both an art and a family tradition that dates back centuries in the islands of the South Pacific. The process of growing kava...

As one of the world’s largest continents, Africa is home to some of the world’s most remarkable plants. Some of these botanicals have histories that span thousands of years and...

Deep in the forests of Southeast Asia exist hundreds of distinctive plant species. For centuries, locals across Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other countries used these plants for a variety of...

What is Sakae Naa: Thailand’s Magical Tree Known colloquially as Sakae Naa, Combretum quadrangulare is a Southeast-Asian tree that produces leaves with a similar appearance and taste to kratom (Mitragyna...

For centuries, medicinal plants were used by our ancestors for everything from toothaches to insomnia, and local plant knowledge was passed down from generation to generation. Now, with the convenience...

Under the shade of the canopy in the Brazilian rainforest, there grows a lush plant called Muira Puama. What is Muira Puama? This plant—known botanically as Ptychopetalum olacoides—is a small...